What launched in January
OFS has published its first‑ever, third‑party verified Environmental Product Declaration for the Pulse Casegood Desking Series. The scope reads as a family‑level declaration covering the Pulse private office and desking system rather than a single SKU, which aligns with how workstations are actually specified. Publication month is January 2026. The program operator is EPD Hub, and the rule set cited is the BIFMA PCR for Office Furniture Workspace Products. The public record does not list a separate LCA developer.
Why this matters in specs and bids
When a project team must account for embodied carbon, a product‑specific EPD prevents conservative default factors from dragging a workstation’s modeled impact higher than reality. That keeps Pulse in the serious‑consideration set for LEED v5‑minded projects and owner policies that increasingly prefer product‑specific, third‑party verified data. It also trims submittal back‑and‑forth because reviewers can anchor to a single, verified document.
Competitive snapshot, right now
OFS have stepped into an arena where several incumbents already play. Steelcase lists multiple current EPDs across seating and workstation families, signaling mature coverage. Herman Miller’s portfolio includes Layout Studio with a current EPD, which is squarely in the desking lane. Haworth shows system and workspace coverage such as Compose Workspace. That means OFS is catching up to the leaders and can now compete with verified data, not just design and lead time.
There is also ground to gain against mid‑market peers. As of early February 2026, The HON Company shows no current EPDs with prior records expired, and Allsteel lists no current EPDs with several expired. For buyers who prefer or require current declarations, Pulse’s EPD gives OFS a tangible edge in casegoods conversations.
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What the EPD covers, in plain English
Think of a workstation family like a film franchise. One EPD for that family lets specifiers swap sizes, storage and finishes while staying inside the same verified boundary conditions. The BIFMA workspace PCR sets the playbook for materials, energy, transport and modeled end‑of‑life. If future refreshes add plant‑specific details or shipping ranges, teams can model projects with fewer assumptions and less friction.
Where to find it online
We could not locate the Pulse EPD on OFS’s sustainability pages at the time of writing. Their Common Ground page outlines HPDs, LEVEL and FSC coverage, yet no EPD link appears today. Visibility matters because procurement often checks the manufacturer site first. Quick win recommendation is to post the EPD alongside existing certifications and add a link from the Pulse product page so reps and dealers can grab it fast.
Helpful links on the OFS site today:
- Common Ground sustainability hub: https://ofs.com/common-ground
- Pulse product hub: https://ofs.com/products/workspaces/private-office/pulse
The transparency takeaway
OFS just entered the transparency arena in a core category where spec momentum is real. Against leaders with broad EPD portfolios, this move closes a credibility gap. Against peers without live declarations, it creates an immediate selection advantage. The smartest next step is predictable. Expand coverage to adjacent Pulse configurations and high‑volume seating or tables, keep the documents easy to find, and make renewal timelines part of the product roadmap so sales never has to apologize for missing paperwork.
